View full sizeBridget Smith, Saginaw Township's assistant director of community development, talks to a group of planning commission members and business owners during a meeting addressing State Street corridor zoning. Heather Jordan | MLive.com

SAGINAW TOWNSHIP, MI — Saginaw Township Planning Commission members and some business owners gathered at Saginaw Township Hall Wednesday, May 1, to discuss State Street corridor zoning and what changes they would like to see.

“I firmly believe quality development in a community brings more quality development,” said Bridget Smith, Saginaw Township’s assistant director of community development.

Smith asked the group what they would like to see on State Street and wish list items included public art, parks, more sidewalks, non-chain restaurants, lighting and bike racks.

Smith told the group the goal is to make State Street stand out.

“We think State Street is special,” she said. “Anyone who develops on State Street should be able to recognize State Street as special, too.”

Wednesday's meeting was the first in a series. The next meeting is scheduled for
5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, and is to address issues and challenges on
State Street.

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